The Mc Gillen Genealogy and Family Tree Page

Welcome to the Mc Gillen Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our
editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with
user-contributed information and web sites for the Mc Gillen surname.
As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page
is updated to offer the best list for researching Mc Gillen ancestry.
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Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Mc Gillen ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know Was my Mc Gillen ancestor was married more than once?, then read this frequently asked question.

Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable.
There are currently matching Mc Gillen records at Ancestry.com!
Start exploring this online Mc Gillen family history resource today.

It is quite possible for two people with the Mc Gillen last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Mc Gillen ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Mc Gillen DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Mc Gillen ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Mc Gillen research, read "When do you use DNA?".

There is more to exploring your Mc Gillen ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Where can I find a biography of my Mc Gillen ancestor? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Mc Gillen Researchers

In the course of genealogy research, collaboration is key -- we really cannot do it alone, and one of the great benefits of participating in community message boards is building relationships that not only enlightens our research but strengthens bonds across the miles. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Mc Gillen queries.

To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory
at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.

Upcoming Mc Gillen Family Reunions

Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "Mc Gillen family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Mc Gillen reunion.

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Suggested use: Print a copy of this free research checklist, and keep track of the
Mc Gillen genealogy resources that you visit. If your web browser does not print the date on
the bottom, remember to record it manually. Today is 31/Mar/2015.